CHAPELLE, 1917

[Vitalino]

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4th novelty from Alvorada Miniatures.
Keeping the scale, we propose an adapted version of the Vitória bust! , to invite you to a speed painting session.
The idea comes from an episode that took place in Neuve Chapelle, where a small group of the Portuguese army bravely frees their comrades, taken prisoner by the German army.

 

[Nap]

Hi Vitalino

Thanks for sharing this update , great to see the distinctive helmet being added

Looking forward to seeing more from this new company

Happy releasing

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

Looks a very interesting piece

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Portuguese prisoners by Germans...:



German prisoner by Portuguese:



Cheers

 

[Civilwar 100]

The second picture of a clean uniform against a dirty uniform is a bit of a modellers delirium, especially if you modelled the scene.

civilwar 100

 

[Vitalino]

The second picture of a clean uniform against a dirty uniform is a bit of a modellers delirium, especially if you modelled the scene.

civilwar 100

but do you like it or not??
this is what we want to know

 

[Nap]

but do you like it or not??
this is what we want to know

I like it ...the angle on the lower edge works well

This is a exciting time for the company

Look forward to seeing more ....maybe with medals on dress uniforms ?

Nap

 

[Vitalino]

the comment was not for you my friend, but thanks

Vitalino

 

[grasshopper]

Anibel Mihaus..Portuguese hero, largely forgotten in eventual turmoil in the country..there was a film about him made in 2018..termed “soldier millions”

 

[Nap]

Nice reference

Nap

 

[valiant]

this one appeals to my love of the unusual,however, the issue with the webbing remains....

 

[grasshopper]

this one appeals to my love of the unusual,however, the issue with the webbing remains....

What is the issue?

 

[valiant]

What is the issue?

The Portuguese army were issued with British 1908 Pattern webbing, which this bust appears to be wearing at the front. However, the back of the bust appears to be lacking in research as it looks unlike any issue webbing.

 

[grasshopper]

I get it..while I claim no real knowledge - I have found that the fluted helmets were crap..soft metal and limited protection..and seem to have been replaced..aside from webbing/helmet stuff..the story of Portuguese in ww1 was tragic..their losses weren’t replenished with replacements..and ultimately British commanders took them out of the line as they were exhausted…and then forgotten after the Armistice…yet clearly they fought as bravely as any…we watched the film last year and wasn’t a “sergeant York “ style feel good thing at all

 

[Nap]

This might help

Part of a set of 1916 Portuguese issued webbing made for them by the US Mills company

The troops were also issued the 08 as Steve says

Close up actual pouches

The Mills designed and manufactured web equipment, the Equipamento para Soldado de Infantaria m/911 was first introduced in 1911 (it's also found with the designation m/912 for 1912). After the initial supply, Mills began sending webbing articles direct to Portugal, to be finished off and assembled by the Fabrica de Equipamentos e Arreios ('Equipment and Harness Factory’) in Lisbon. With the start of the war in 1914, and despite the massive requirements of the British Army, dispensation was granted by the British government for Mills to supply thousands of complete sets to Portugal, often utilising webbing imported from Mills’ sister company in the USA.

Nap

 

[valiant]

This might help

Part of a set of 1916 Portuguese issued webbing made for them by the US Mills company


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The troops were also issued the 08 as Steve says

Close up actual pouchesView attachment 452031

The Mills designed and manufactured web equipment, the Equipamento para Soldado de Infantaria m/911 was first introduced in 1911 (it's also found with the designation m/912 for 1912). After the initial supply, Mills began sending webbing articles direct to Portugal, to be finished off and assembled by the Fabrica de Equipamentos e Arreios ('Equipment and Harness Factory’) in Lisbon. With the start of the war in 1914, and despite the massive requirements of the British Army, dispensation was granted by the British government for Mills to supply thousands of complete sets to Portugal, often utilising webbing imported from Mills’ sister company in the USA.

Nap

Even if it was Mills Pattern, the belts still cross and buckle at the back.....


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[Martin Antonenko]

It's the "High Military Order of The Tower And The Sword"...:

The order is still awarded today...

Cheers